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OYO 811Y

1983 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 811Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 64,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 63,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,396 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak to engine

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,028 miles

Centre Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Outer Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,956 miles

Centre Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Centre stand stiff in operation

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,900 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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OYO 811Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYO 811Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYO 811Y registered?

OYO 811Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is OYO 811Y safe to buy?

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